A house turned into a cute cafe. The atmosphere is immediately relaxing and the decor is eclectic…read morebut not overwhelming. The person at the counter was pleasant while taking my order. I ordered a canned kombucha and pumpkin spice cake donut for myself and a Creekside Matcha for my partner, all of which were fantastic. The cake donut is easily one of the best pumpkin spice baked goods I've enjoyed

Super cute and inviting space! I ordered the Creekside matcha special, and a pumpkin spice donut…read more The pumpkin spice donut didnt make it to a photo it was so tasty. The creekside matcha was decent, good color, not overly sweet. It lacked a little of the oomph I look for in a good matcha, it was a little light on flavor. Still it is rare to find a place that uses real matcha in the area and not just matcha sugar. Service was nice and fast! Really pleasant.

Started walking in this general direction and the wonderful aroma of coffee varieties drew me in!…read moreSome of the coffees are actually named after some of the actual Finger Lakes, so that's cool. Went up to the counter and asked the young man a couple of (what I thought were) easy questions and he seemed like he could care less what I was saying and didn't want to be there. He gave a vague answer that didn't really quite answer my question. My daughter ordered a coffee and asked for beans to be ground while I was thinking about what I wanted to order. He prepared hers and I asked for my order. In the meantime my daughter noticed that he had filled it and had not included the oat milk she had asked for and she asked again for that. He put it on the counter for her to add, but there was no room to really add it. She put in a little and then I added a little to mine as well. He had handed her the bag of beans while cashing us out and she noticed that they were not ground...as she had asked him to do prior...so she had to ask again. In the meantime she had to dribble some of her coffee into a garbage dispenser so she could put the lid back on and drink from the cup. So, overall, the coffee smelled and tasted great, but the service was poor. The guy was not trying to be friendly or helpful at all. I get he probably didn't really want to be working, but he was. Sometimes you need to just accept it, drink a cup of your own coffee, wake up, and at least try to be "present" and accommodating. Luckily we are very easy-going people and just rolled with it without complaint. Until now I guess. I absolutely hate to put negative things in a review, but that was our real experience. Will I go again? Sure. I always give second and usually third chances. People have off days. My challenge to this young man is that next time someone shows up, actually say, "How can I help you?" and actually mean it and then be helpful. This is all we ask. The smell and taste of the product will sell itself and bring people in. I'd love to update this review in the future with glowing comments!

Smelled great walking passed it and the coffee was good . Service was quick so a nice cup of coffee…read moreand obtained quickly .

Cute little coffee shop with a bunch of things to try! Their coffee and homemade flavor shots were…read moregreat and the staff and prices were too. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Not sure about parking they're kind of off a major road so it could be slightly challenging and I'm not super familiar with the area. Glad we visited would definitely stop again!

WOW!!! Over the past year I've come here often, but I have not yet tried the strawberry latte from…read moretheir summer menu! I saw it online and had to come in. The vibes are always perfect as soon as you walk in the door, there are little trinkets and pastries that immediately catch the eye. As I ordered the latte, the barista was sure to ask what milk I would like and if I wanted cold foam, she was so attentive and sweet! The latte was so fresh and perfectly sweet!! I also got the classic breakfast burrito which never fails to impress me. Love love love it here!

Food choices were good. Cold brew was excellent. Service was awesome and very friendly.read more

Cozy, relaxed, plain coffee was tasty. The service was quick and staff were friendly. Parking is a…read morebut limited.

We are just visiting from out of state. This place has a nice feel to it and a great little outdoor…read moreseating area. Was raining but today though so seats weren't set up. Pretty are to stroll around in. I was really impressed with the friendliness and speediness of the barista. Hot espresso drinks ready in a flash! Maple spice latte is delicious.

Stopped in after a wedding at the park across the street. Cute little outside seating area along…read morewith the brick building aesthetic really gives a vibe. Inside they had some listings for classic drinks as well as some specials . Being a fan of blueberry, I had to get that special. It was a hot day so I got it cold. For the last 10 minutes of the shift, coming in folks were friendly . Price was a bit expensive, but the latte was delicious. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

I love Recess. It's…read morealways a great place to stop for coffee and a snack. I love this location too. There is plenty of seating here. And it's relatively a quiet space to work. There are a variety of drinks, pastries, food options and merch available here too. I'd highly recommend coming here. I love their lattes and bagels here. I can't wait to go back again soon.

I tried Recess coffee once at the Syracuse farmers market and bought a bag of "campfire" beans and…read moreloved them. I've been hooked ever since. So I was pleasantly surprised to come across the actual location on my way around town. Everything here is great, the ambiance is chill and relaxing, there is indoor and outdoor seating, a restroom, merchandise & whole bean coffee to buy, as well as local artwork to buy and free books to take home. My bagel was super delicious and fresh & my latte was full of flavor and kick. The baristas are the sweetest and super friendly. Highly recommended.

So I came to South City Coffee to get some "quick coffee." I got the horchata latte, which was…read moredelicious, but my brother and cousin decided they wanted to get some special pour over that takes a while. I'm not a coffee connoisseur, so I don't know about these things. The ambiance is great. Modern looking building, cool coffee spot and has a bar connected to it. Lots of different seating, outdoor options. Nice flowers. Music's a little loud, but besides that, great place. Stop by.

Stopped in for a quick drink during the recent "open house" tour of iconic buildings in the city. A…read moreperfect refresher. I ordered a Biere de Miele (Belgian style honey beer) and my wife had a strawberry forward cocktail. As an aside, this is the best bar in the city for craft cocktails, and they are only $13 each!

I realize they are closing next weekend (7/18), but if you ever needed a sign to come here -…read moreconsider this it!! I'm so sad I tried Strong Hearts Cafe so late! Firstly, the space is amazing! It's bright, open, and inviting with plenty of seating. Secondly, staff are very friendly and helpful! And thirdly, their food is amazing! I'm not vegan but their food is genuinely delicious. We ordered the loaded nachos, chicken parm sandwich, and the sweet sassy molassey sandwich, chocolate mint milkshake and a green tea. The half order of loaded nachos was generous in size and toppings! It was filling without being heavy. All of the ingredients were fresh. Probably one of my top loaded nachos ever. The chicken parm sandwich was also amazing! If I didn't know this was a vegan restaurant, I would not have known that the chicken was not meat. It had the texture of perfectly cooked chicken. The stretch bread was soft, the marinara was warm and perfectly seasoned. 10/10 sandwich. The sweet sassy molassey was also quite good! Very bright, filled with vegetables and deliciously seasoned tofu. Finally, the milkshake! I would have never guessed it was vegan. It was creamy, minty, and chocolatey - like drinking thin mints! I'm determined to squeeze in more visits here before they close!

I have loved everything I've tried. I get something new each time, and can't leave without grabbing…read morea cupcake and a couple of sides to hold me over for a few days. This is the place you take people who think vegan food can't be good. It's one of my top 5 vegan restaurants in the US. They have a beautiful space with lots of seats, great lighting, and a very friendly staff. It's a great place to sit with friends or even to sit with your work computer. 100% recommend - once you go, you'll just keep going back. (Chicken salad sandwich is my favorite so far!)